Needs assessment for basic infrastructure in a post conflict city : a comparative study of unplanned and planned areas in Kabul, Afghanistan | |
| Author | Popuri, Sabitha |
| Call Number | AIT Thesis no.UE-02-06 |
| Subject(s) | Needs assessment--Afghanistan Infrastructure (Economics)--Afghanistan |
| Note | A thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science |
| Publisher | Asian Institute of Technology |
| Abstract | Afghanistan is emerging out of over two decades of conflict and internal strife that had destructive effects throughout the country and in all aspects of life. The war has devastated infrastructure. As a result, most Afghans particularly those living in urban areas, have little or no access to decent basic services. Present study focuses on assessment of basic infrastructure needs viz., housing, water and sanitation as they have significant effect on human lives and their improvement creates a habitable urban environment and improves the quality of life of people. Two methods, participatory Community Action Planning approach coupled with Questionnaire Surveys were used to assess prevailing situation, the threshold of infrastructure heeds and the most preferred solutions to meet such needs. Field research was designed to make a comparison between planned and unplanned areas regarding existing infrastructure and to come up with viable options to meet their immediate needs. Findings say that conflict have major effect on infrastructure services and has deprived the country of new investment that would have raised services above prewar levels. Conclusions and recommendations were drawn for study areas, but these can be applicable to other areas in Kabul as well as other cities of post-conflict countries. |
| Year | 2003 |
| Type | Thesis |
| School | School of Environment, Resources, and Development (SERD) |
| Department | Department of Development and Sustainability (DDS) |
| Academic Program/FoS | Urban Environmental and Management (UE) |
| Chairperson(s) | Perera, Ranjith |
| Examination Committee(s) | Kusakabe, Kyoko ;Yap, Kioe Sheng |
| Scholarship Donor(s) | Government of the Netherlands |
| Degree | Thesis (M.Sc.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 2003 |